David Pugliese

Journalist, Ottawa Citizen newspaper. Writing on military issues since 1982. @davidpugliese.bsky.social Email: [email protected]

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Raises, retention bonuses promised for Canadian Forces personnel

2 weeks ago | nationalpost.com | David Pugliese |Anisha Dhiman

Advertisement 1The initiatives were outlined Monday during a technical briefing that followed Carney’s announcement that defence spending was being significantly increasedAuthor of the article:By • Ottawa CitizenArticle contentPay increases for military personnel as well as retention bonuses and increased training allowances for particular Canadian Forces members are to be part of the government’s spending boost for defence.
David Pugliese of the Ottawa Citizen receives prestigious prize

3 weeks ago | ottawasun.com | Norman Provencher |David Pugliese

The recognition from CAJ is for "courage, perseverance and dedication to public service journalism."Published Jun 01, 2025 • Last updated 34 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. David Pugliese was recognized with this year’s prestigious Charles Bury President’s Award at the annual CAJ Awards ceremony.
Canadian Army looks to spend more than $6 billion on new howitzers and rockets

1 month ago | nationalpost.com | David Pugliese

Advertisement 1Hanwha, a South Korean firm, is chasing both contractAuthor of the article:By • Ottawa CitizenArticle contentThe Canadian Army is looking at spending more than $6 billion for new self-propelled howitzers and ground-based long-range rockets, according to briefings provided to defence industry representatives.
Canadian Army looks to spend more than $6 billion on new howitzers and rockets

1 month ago | ottawacitizen.com | David Pugliese

Advertisement 1Hanwha, a South Korean firm, is chasing both contracts. Author of the article:By • Ottawa CitizenArticle contentThe Canadian Army is looking at spending more than $6 billion for new self-propelled howitzers and ground-based long-range rockets, according to briefings provided to defence industry representatives.
Canadian Army looks to spend more than $6 billion on new howitzers and rockets

1 month ago | ottawasun.com | Storm Grishay |David Pugliese

Hanwha, a South Korean firm, is chasing both contracts. Author of the article: David Pugliese • Ottawa CitizenPublished May 28, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The South Korean firm Hanwha hopes the K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer will be selected for the upcoming program to equip the Canadian Army with new artillery.
Canadian Army looks to spend more than $6 billion on new howitzers and rockets

1 month ago | thesudburystar.com | David Pugliese

Hanwha, a South Korean firm, is chasing both contractAuthor of the article: David Pugliese • Ottawa CitizenPublished May 28, 2025 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute readThe South Korean firm Hanwha hopes the K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer will be selected for the upcoming program to equip the Canadian Army with new artillery.
Expanded CANSEC military trade show to draw protesters to EY Centre

1 month ago | ottawacitizen.com | David Pugliese

Advertisement 1Protest organizers are expecting between 200 and 300 demonstrators. Author of the article:By • Ottawa CitizenArticle contentThe number of defence firms exhibiting at a major arms show in Ottawa this week has increased as military spending continues to climb because of ongoing wars and concerns about international security.
Expanded CANSEC military trade show to draw protesters to EY Centre

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | David Pugliese

Police rush in to remove anti-war protesters during CANSEC in 2022. (Credit: JUSTIN TANG)The number of defence firms exhibiting at a major arms show in Ottawa this week has increased as military spending continues to climb because of ongoing wars and concerns about international security. More than 12,000 people are expected at the EY Centre for CANSEC, the annual defence and security trade show that is only open for military and government personnel, diplomats and industry representatives.
3D-printed parts could keep Canadian subs operating for another decade

1 month ago | ottawacitizen.com | David Pugliese

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1So far none of the test parts has been used in a submarine, but various firms involved in the project are making arrangements to commercialize the process. Author of the article:By • Ottawa CitizenArticle contentEngineers are experimenting with using 3D printing to make parts for Canada’s 35-year-old submarines in an initiative designed to help keep supporting the boats for another decade.
Cost of Canada joining Trump’s 'Golden Dome' missile shield remains unclear

1 month ago | ottawacitizen.com | David Pugliese

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Critic says Canada's participation in American defence system runs counter to promises made by Liberals during the election campaign. Author of the article:By • Ottawa CitizenArticle contentThe U.S. missile defence shield that Canada wants to join could cost anywhere from $200 billion to more than a trillion dollars, according to American government officials.